Actuarial Analyst - Pricing & Reserving

Skyward Specialty is a property and casualty insurance holding company formed in 2007. Based in Houston, Texas, and with staff throughout the country, Skyward Specialty provides admitted and non-admitted solutions to retail and wholesale distributors, managing general agents and captive markets. We have built highly respected businesses in specialty lines including management professional liability, medical stop loss, surety, E&S property and liability, and large commercial property, as well as multi-line solutions for the energy, trucking and construction industries.

At Skyward Specialty, we approach this business differently. In fact, we’re different from most others in our industry in just about every way. We have the spirit of a start-up with the security of over $1.7 billion in Written Premium. We put immense brain power and energy into finding greater insights to uncover better opportunities for our clients, partners, and people. We think at a higher level, so they can succeed at a higher level.

We are committed to a Diverse Workforce

Skyward Specialty is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nativity, neurodiversity, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. For more information about us please visit www.skywardinsurance.com

• Gain exposure to both pricing and reserving across multiple LoB's
• Work alongside actuarial and underwriting/product manager in all commercial lines of business
• Compiles and categorizes data, from internal databases for actuarial reports and models, documenting and verifying the factors used in computations such as those used in evaluating loss and expense reserves, preparing rate filings, schedules of statistics, financial statements, premiums, benefits and establishing rating and pricing levels.
• Calculates premiums or reserves for new or existing products, and may perform research, experience studies, and other statistical analyses.
• Assist in building actuarial templates for pricing models and trend studies.
• Utilizes actuarial and financial software to develop new ways of looking at available data.
• Participates in the development of business recommendations and analysis of strategies.
• Effectively communicate data-driven insights to business partners and management.
• Perform annual rate adequacy and trend studies to be used in pricing and reserving
• Large account pricing, working closely with UW to understand recommendations
• Maintain benchmarks and develop pricing templates for large accounts
• Benchmark studies for existing business classes

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work independently.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong computer skills: proficient in Microsoft Office, computer programming experience and experience with VBA, SAS, SQL or R is a plus.
• Innovative thinker and creative problem solver
• Self-starter and takes initiative
• Excellent Time Management skills
• Good interpersonal skills allowing easy communication with departmental management throughout the company.
• Experience with Arius and Power BI is a plus.

Qualifications, Education and Experience Preferred

• Actively pursuing FCAS/ACAS with a minimum of 4 exams.
• 2+ years of property/casualty actuarial experience with multiple lines of insurance business.
• Must have Rate Filing experience

Compensation & Benefits

The applicable base salary for this opportunity is $100,000 - $150,000.  The base pay offered will be determined by factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements.  In addition to the base salary, this opportunity may be eligible for performance-based incentives.

We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition and professional certification assistance, 401k savings, elective participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Program, paid time off, paid holidays, and child bonding leave, as well as other employee assistance programs.

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